Fragrance comparison

Fin de l Automne vs The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fin de l Automne

YanFroloff

4.001 votes

Rank #61,990 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7520 votes

Rank #53,688 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fin de l Automne takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fin de l Automne
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fin de l Automne2/3

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fin de l Automne
Sillage & projection: Fin de l Automne
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Fin de l AutomneYanFroloff

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)Siordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 25%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

15%Love

55%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFin de l Automne

SillageFin de l Automne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

conifer61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

MyrrhOlibanumVetiverTobaccoHayAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCognacBlack PepperGalbanumBalsam FirMuhuhu

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Water NotesPine TreeHimalayan CedarFirBergamotGalbanumVetiverLimeMyrrhOlibanumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Olibanum, Vetiver and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Fin de l Automne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 35%Date 32%Work 21%Party 12%

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,990

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,688

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fin de l Automne by YanFroloff captures the crisp, contemplative mood of late November when cold air rolls over fallen leaves. The scent opens with sharp green galbanum, fresh crushed juniper berries, and a brisk splash of rich cognac that warms the chest. As the brisk opening settles, dry hay and cured tobacco leaf s…

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A brisk woody aquatic built around water notes, pine, cedar, fir, bergamot and lime, The Wind of Ancient Crete smells cool, green and resinous rather than sweet. It leans fresh and outdoorsy, with a dry coniferous backbone and touches of incense and amber in the base. This suits someone who enjoys airy woods, forest f…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fin de l Automne or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Fin de l Automne takes 2 of 3 categories. Fin de l Automne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Fin de l Automne for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fin de l Automne or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

They last about the same: Fin de l Automne 60/100, The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fin de l Automne or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Fin de l Automne projects furthest (Fin de l Automne 75/100, The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fin de l Automne and The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Olibanum, Vetiver and Galbanum.

Is Fin de l Automne or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) better for summer or winter?

Fin de l Automne suits evening wear; The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fin de l Automne and The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Fin de l Automne features Myrrh, Olibanum, Vetiver, Tobacco and Hay. The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) features Water Notes, Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot.